Lot 189
  • 189

Giovanni Battista Croce.

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Bertoldo con Bertoldino e Cacasenno in ottava rima. Bologna: Lelio dalla Volpe, 1736
4to (285x205 mm), antiporta raffigurante la casa e la gens di Bertoldo, vignetta al frontespizio, ritratto dell'autore nel testo, 20 tavole fuori testo di Ludovico Mattioli, testatine e finalini incisi in rame, vitello coevo, dorso a nervi con titolo in oro, stemma dorato al centro dei piatti, dentelles, tagli dorati. Legatura lisa, dorso e angoli restaurati, piccola mancanza di carta all'angolo superiore del frontespizio, lievi fioriture marginali.
Brunet I 820; Gamba 2156



 

Condition

Small loss of paper at upper right corner of the title-page, small marginal tear on the second leaf, some short recent pencil notes on 5 pages, slight marginal foxing, hinges and corners of the binding restored.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."